<a href="http://www.nathangoodarchitect.com/cannonbeach/web/index.html" target="_blank">Nathan Good Architects</a>'s Cannon Beach Residence has too many green accolades to mention - in addition to its <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-roof/">green roof</a>, energy-efficient design, and sustainably sourced materials it's also <a href="http://inhabitat.com/zero-energy/">net-zero</a>. And it has the most spectacular view of the ocean. The stunning home has a number of hand-crafted features and exudes a love of nature, which was one of the owners' main goals. It was also designed for to last for generations to come and it's a showcase for sustainable home construction.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

This open floor plan, 3 bedroom home is situated in Cannon Beach, Oregon and takes advantage of the gorgeous views as well as the surrounding site and sun.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

The owners asked <a href="http://www.nathangoodarchitect.com/cannonbeach/web/index.html" target="_blank">Nathan Good</a> for a home that would last for generations and that would express their love of nature.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

Throughout the design process they decided to make it as green as possible. The two story home makes use of passive solar design to maximize the sun's energy for heat and daylighting.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

A highly insulated and tight envelope made from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulating_concrete_form">insulating concrete forms</a> (ICFs) serves as the foundation for the home's energy efficiency strategies.

A 5.9 kW <a href="http://inhabitat.com/solar-power/">photovoltaic system</a> on the roof generates enough electricity for the home, while a grid connection allows it to share electricity back and forth.

The home was also built with sustainable materials including FSC-certified wood, reclaimed timbers, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/fly-ash-pollution-could-be-used-as-a-construction-material/">fly-ash</a> and other recycled materials.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

The home actually generates more energy than it uses, and in 2005 Nathan Good was awarded the National Association of Home Builders' Custom Green Home award.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

Ground floor plan.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

First floor plan.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

ICFs used for the home's foundation.

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Cannon Beach Net Zero Home-Nathan Good Architects

Nathan Good Architects's Cannon Beach Residence has too many green accolades to mention - in addition to its green roof, energy-efficient design, and sustainably sourced materials it's also net-zero. And it has the most spectacular view of the ocean. The stunning home has a number of hand-crafted features and exudes a love of nature, which was one of the owners' main goals. It was also designed for to last for generations to come and it's a showcase for sustainable home construction.